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Pituffik Space Base (Thule) Airport, Qaanaaq (BGTL)

Airport Weather & NOTAM's

METAR for:BGTL (Thule(AB), AV, GL)
Text:BGTL 150055Z AUTO 11005KT 9999 OVC120 M14/M18 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP218 T11421180 TSNO $
Conditions at:0055 UTC 15 Nov 2024
Temperature:-14.2°C ( 6°F)
Dewpoint:-18.0°C ( -0°F) [RH = 73%]
Pressure (altimeter):30.22 inches Hg (1023.5 mb) [Sea level pressure: 1021.8 mb]
Winds:from the ESE (110 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:12000 feet AGL
Clouds:overcast cloud deck at 12000 feet AGL
QC Flag:automated observation with no human augmentation; SOME DATA ABOVE MAY BE INACCURATE!!!"$" is an indication the sensor requires maintenance.
TAF for:BGTL (Thule(AB), AV, GL) issued at 2000 UTC 14 Nov 2024
Text:TAF AMD BGTL 142000Z 1420/1601 VRB06KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 620302 QNH3019INS
Forecast period:2000 UTC 14 November 2024 to 0000 UTC 15 November 2024
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:variable direction winds at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:3000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 1500 feet AGL, broken clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Icing:light rime in cloud from 3000 to 5000 feet AGL
Text:BECMG 1500/1501 16007KT 9999 VCSH SCT007 BKN030 620302 QNH3020INS
Forecast period:0000 to 1300 UTC 15 November 2024
Forecast type:BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 0100 UTC 15 November 2024
Winds:from the SSE (160 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:3000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 700 feet AGL, broken clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:VCSH (showers in vicinity)
Icing:light rime in cloud from 3000 to 5000 feet AGL
Text:BECMG 1513/1514 15009KT 8000 -SN BR SCT005 BKN020 OVC040 620204 QNH3033INS
Forecast period:1300 to 1900 UTC 15 November 2024
Forecast type:BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 1400 UTC 15 November 2024
Winds:from the SSE (150 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.6 m/s)
Visibility:5 sm (8 km)
Ceiling:2000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 500 feet AGL, broken clouds at 2000 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 4000 feet AGL
Weather:-SN BR (light snow, mist)
Icing:light rime in cloud from 2000 to 6000 feet AGL
Text:BECMG 1519/1521 14012G22KT 3200 -SN BLSN SCT015 BKN030 620303 510002 QNH3034INS
Forecast period:1900 UTC 15 November 2024 to 0100 UTC 16 November 2024
Forecast type:BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 2100 UTC 15 November 2024
Winds:from the SE (140 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s) gusting to 25 MPH (22 knots; 11.3 m/s)
Visibility:1.99 sm (3.20 km)
Ceiling:3000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 1500 feet AGL, broken clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Weather:-SN BLSN (light snow, blowing snow)
Icing:light rime in cloud from 3000 to 6000 feet AGL
Turbulence:light from 0 to 2000 feet AGL
Text:TEMPO 1521/1601 13020G30KT 1600 FEW010 FEW020 SCT030 BKN060 520002 TXM08/1518Z TNM16/1423Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1420 NEXT 1511
Forecast period:2100 UTC 15 November 2024 to 0100 UTC 16 November 2024
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Winds:from the SE (130 degrees) at 23 MPH (20 knots; 10.3 m/s) gusting to 34 MPH (30 knots; 15.4 m/s)
Visibility:0.99 sm (1.59 km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:few clouds at 1000 feet AGL, few clouds at 2000 feet AGL, scattered clouds at 3000 feet AGL
Turbulence:moderate in clear air, occassional from 0 to 2000 feet AGL
Temperature:MAX -8°C at 1800 UTC 15 Nov 2024
Temperature:MIN -16°C at 2300 UTC 14 Nov 2024

Live Departures & Arrivals

There are currently no arrivals or departures for this airport.

Departures History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Dest. Aircraft Date
VBV268 ENSB VBIRD3 VA... 19-09-2024

Arrivals History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
VBV268 CYFB VBIRD3 VA... 18-09-2024

Runway Information (Airport elevation: 252ft)

Runway 08 Length 9,995ft Width 150ft Elevation 252ft Surface Asphalt Heading 85
Runway 26 Length 9,995ft Width 150ft Elevation 252ft Surface Asphalt Heading 265

Airport Frequencies

Type APP/DEP Frequency 134.100 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 119.900 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 119.900 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 126.200 Mhz

Airport Navaids

Type VORTAC Ident THT Frequency 111000 Khz